Medical Assistant - Physician Office (Full-Time)

Company: Ashe Memorial Hospital
Location: Jefferson
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionSalary: At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement,"To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."Do people describe you as an extrovert? Is your passion to make a positive difference? How about embracing new ideas? If you answered yes to these questions, join our team of great collegiate medical professionals who enjoy challenges while offering a growth opportunity in rural healthcare in an entry-level professional position. A sample of what that will entail is provided in the following:Position Summary: The Medical Assistant is the main link between the patients and the provider. The MA provides care and related services to patients in the clinic.Schedule: General business hours, Monday through Friday 8:45am to 5:15pm (Variation may apply)Essential Functions of the job:Primary Duties

• Accurately obtain and record vital signs and pertinent observations of patient visit.
• Prepare patients and be readily available to assist provider.
• Follow physician orders to perform and/or assist phlebotomy, sterile procedures, diagnostic procedures and other procedures within the scope of practice.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Facilitate patient flow.
• Prepare and maintain examination and treatment areas.
• Communicate with patient by telephone and confer with provider.
• Educate patient who have special needs.
• Maintains Laboratory records and patient results.
• Monthly checks of medications for expiration dates.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and telephone skills.
• Attends staff, educational, safety, and training meetings.
• Abide by policies and procedures of AMH.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Education:

• High School Diploma or EquivalentCertifications:
  • Medical Assistant Certification, highly preferred
  • Current CPR certificationExperience
    • One or more years of medical office experience, required
    • Urology or gynecology experience, highly desiredWorking Conditions
      • Ability to work under the pressure of emergency situations
      • Ability to work under the pressure of stressful situations
      • Visual and hearing ability for patient care activities
      • Recognize slight differences in shape, color, and texture for different types of lab tests.
      • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
      • Noise: quiet to light noise
      • Good verbal and written communication skills necessary for job requirementMust be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
        We are looking for a candidate who works great as a team player with all departments, staff, and future employees with positive representation of Ashe Memorial Mount Family Care Center. This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include: *Please include previous employment for the last 5-7 years*Month/year of employment*Employer address and phone #*Part-time, Full-time or PRN when employed*Reason for leaving Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer. ***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.****For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Employment decision are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.

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